Finding the Third Proportional to 908 and 1,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 908 and 1,519 is: 2,541.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
908 : 1,519 = 1,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
908/1,519 = 1,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
908x = 1,519 × 1,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
908x = 2,307,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,307,361/908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,541.15
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